The Arts Education concentration aims to prepare graduate students (MFA) to develop their teaching philosophy in preparation for classroom teaching at all levels. The MFA concentration will address both K-12 and higher education. Students will explore historical and contemporary theories of learning from a critical perspective, as well as develop fundamental skills in course planning and classroom management and working with today’s diverse student populations. The teaching practicum will serve as the capstone to the program, including student reflection on their development as future educators.

Learning Outcomes

As a result of participating in the Arts Education minor/concentration a student will be able to:

1) Develop a teaching philosophy based on their artistic practice that cultivates cultural and linguistic relevance, equity, and inclusivity.

2) Apply contemporary theories of learning within the arts from a critical perspective toward practical aspects of teaching.

3) Explain the historical development of educational philosophies and the role of education in society.

4) Identify indicators of learning differences and modify teaching style and materials appropriately.

5) Demonstrate skills in course planning, syllabus development, assignment and assessment design, and classroom management.

Arts Education Minor Requirements

The minor requires 15 units composed of the following:

Arts Pedagogy: Approaches to Teaching & Learning in the Classroom (3 units)

Cognitive Foundations in Art Education (3 units)

Teaching Practicum (3 units)

6 elective units taken from (not all courses are offered each semester/year; not all courses are open to students within other métiers):

                  CSOC-300 Artist as Educator (3 units)

AAIC-323 Practice & Pedagogy: Art Pilot (3 units)

                  FPFV-420 Teaching, Research &…(3 units)

                  MAIC-404 Pedagogy: Best Practices (2 units)

                  MAIC-403 Teaching Artistry (2 units)

                  MPCD-420 Teaching the Voice (2 unit)

                  CSOC-301S Pedagogy of the Oppressed (3 units)
                  DTCH-360 Dance Pedagogy (1 unit)

                  MAIC-404 College Pedagogy (2 units)

                  MITM-396 Winter Session Teaching (1 unit)

                  DPER-380 Ballet Teacher & Accompanist (1 unit)